McKnight’s launches ‘Women of Distinction’ awards program
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 12, 2018
Every facility has at least one woman who is an unsung hero. Now McKnight’s is giving providers a chance to recognize and honor them on a national stage.
Lynn Hood to receive 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Lifetime Achievement Award
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 12, 2024
Lynn Hood, a long-term care executive well-known for answering the call to act under emergency conditions and being a champion of employees, has been chosen as this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award...
Women of Distinction awards entry period extended to Jan. 10
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 05, 2023
The nomination deadline for the 2023 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program, now in its fifth year, has been extended until midnight Tuesday (Jan. 10).
Pandemic ‘was like the devil walked through and was invisible’: McKnight’s ‘Distinction’ panelists
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 20, 2021
Operating through the pandemic was like working with a ghost that was impossible to grasp, leading to feelings of failure among senior living and care leaders. But the pandemic also refocused priorities.
Meet Jackie Pappalardi, 2023 Veteran VIP
By
Rachael Zimlich
Aug 09, 2023
Learn more about Jackie Pappalardi, Executive Director, Foundation for Quality Care, New York State Health Facilities Association / New York State Center for Assisted Living, Albany, NY.
Meet Stacy Yosko, 2023 Veteran VIP
By
Rachael Zimlich
Jul 10, 2023
Learn more about Stacy Yosko, Director of Resident Services, Harrison Senior Living (Harrison House Chester County), Coatesville, PA.
Meet Kendra King-Smith, Rising Star honoree
By
Emma Baumgartel
Aug 09, 2021
Kendra King-Smith, executive director, Duncanville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Duncanville, TX is in the 2021 class of McKnight’s Women of Distinction as a Rising Star honoree.
Meet Vicki Nordby, 2023 Veteran VIP
By
Rachael Zimlich
Aug 11, 2023
Learn more about Vicki Nordby, Nurse Consultant, Marquis Companies, Milwaukie, OR.
Meet Sarah Belmont, Rising Star honoree
By
Mallory Hackett
Aug 05, 2019
Belmont was the youngest person to be named vice president at Horizon Bay.
Meet Kelly Ornberg, Rising Star honoree
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 13, 2020
At just 14, Kelly Ornberg started her first job, as a food server for Erickson Living, where she fell in love with residents and became passionate about them receiving the best care — and that passion...